Biology Ecosystems

All the nonliving things in an environment are called the ________ factors.

• abiotic

• biotic

• ecological

• inorganic

A certain plant needs moisture, carbon dioxide, oxygen light, and minerals to survive. This scenario shows that a living organism depends on

• biotic factors

• abiotic factors

• symbiotic relationships

• carnivore-herbivore relationships

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All are considered to be abiotic factors EXCEPT

• moisture

• air currents

• predators

• temperature

During a long period when there is no rainfall, a mountain lion may temporarily leave its usual hunting territory to drink from a farm pond. To what is this behavior probably due?

• its need to find different foods to eat

• the change in an abiotic factor in its environment

• its need to find a new habitat

• the change in a biotic factor in its environment

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What is an example of a biotic factor?

• water

• grass

• soil

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Deer are introduced into a grassland ecosystem and their population increases considerably. If the deer population continues to grow, which is the most likely outcome for the ecosystem?

• Biodiversity would decrease, and sustainability would decrease.

• Biodiversity would decrease, and sustainability would increase.

• Biodiversity would increase, and sustainability would increase.

• Biodiversity would increase, and sustainability would decrease.

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What does the following equation represent?

Sunlight +6H20 + 6CO2--> C6H1206 +6O2

• Cellular respiration

• Human respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Solar energy

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Which of the following statements is true

• The products of photosynthesis are the reactants of cellular respiration.

• The products of photosynthesis are not necessary for respiration to occur.

• The reactants of photosynthesis are also the reactants of cellular respiration.

• The products of photosynthesis are also the products of cellular respiration.

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Sunlight, pH of water, temperature, rocks, soil and air would all be ____________.

• Biotic 

• Abiotic

• Ecosystems

• Habitats

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Plants, animals, bacteria and fungi would all be examples of _____________.  

• Biotic Factors

• Abiotic Factors

• Predators

• Prey